13 People Taken into Custody During Operation Targeting Crime in Asheville Area
The Asheville Police Department recently announced that 13 individuals were taken into custody during an operation targeting crime in the area. The police department collaborated with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office to address concerns raised by various community organizations regarding crime in specific areas of the city.
Operation Details
The operation focused on addressing crimes on the border of Asheville City Limits and businesses in the Airport Road area. The joint effort led to the arrest of 13 individuals on various charges, while ten others were cited for different offenses.
Individuals Taken into Custody
The 13 individuals taken into custody during the operation and their respective charges include:
- Jared Joseph Hehner: Misdemeanor Larceny, Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, Resist, Obstruct, or Delay, Aid and Abet, Driving While License Revoked
- Christian Elezear Ramirez: Carry Concealed Gun, Possess Drug Paraphernalia
- Gilbert Hernandez: Second Degree Trespass
- Jamie Cagle Payne: Second Degree Trespass
- Danny Fernando Pineda: Misdemeanor Larceny, Possess Drug Paraphernalia
- Christopher Lawrence Watty: Warrant x1 Non Support
- Najee Elaine Norris: Warrant x2 Driving While License Revoked, Failure to Reduce Speed
- Kayla Lynn Hehner: Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possess Drug Paraphernalia
- Jamie Danielle Underwood: Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Possess Drug Paraphernalia
- Shelby Legan Godlove: Misdemeanor Larceny, Warrants Served x4 for Hit and Run, No Insurance, Reckless Driving, Unsafe Movement
- Wesley Adam Whiteside: Warrant served x3 for Felony Larceny, Misdemeanor Larceny, Governor’s Warrant for SC Warrants
- Andrea Beth Sprouse: Second Degree Trespass
- William Raymond Miller: Misdemeanor Larceny
Conclusion
The Asheville Police Department’s successful operation targeting crime in the area resulted in the apprehension of multiple individuals involved in various criminal activities. The collaborative effort with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office underscores the commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the community.
